Chapter 657 Let's see what they're made of.
This was the first time Lu Qiaoge had said something so meaningful.
Factory Director Hao, who had originally intended to offer some words of comfort and encouragement to Lu Qiaoge, was taken aback.
It seemed that Lu Qiaoge hadn't expected to say that.
What does that mean?
Will there be more and more unfair things like those rioting workers talking about in the future?
Really?
How could such a thing possibly happen under his leadership?
But to be honest, it seems impossible to be completely impartial.
Just like this house, when the new house was completed, these leaders already knew that there would definitely be people who regretted it.
So, will these people who regret their actions be willing to wait for the next batch?
Some might wait patiently, while others would definitely be envious and feel it's unfair.
Different people are like different grains of rice; you can't expect everyone to do what you want.
Factory Director Hao said, "I was mainly worried about you, but now that you've said that, I'm relieved."
Lu Qiaoge smiled and said, "Besides, we still have workers who live in new houses. They can stand up and share their experiences so that those who think the factory did something wrong can hear what we have to say."
Factory Director Hao immediately became excited.
Since Lu Qiaoge said that, she must have a solution. He hurriedly asked, "Qiaoge, do you have a good idea?"
Lu Qiaoge: "The workers who moved into the new houses are all happy. They probably want to share this joy with everyone. So, you can tell those who came to you for an explanation that you should hold a staff meeting on Sunday and let the workers who moved into the new houses share their feelings. Let's see what they're made of."
Then you can take the opportunity to talk about your future plans. As the factory expands, we may need to recruit more workers, which will inevitably lead to more and more employees, and we will need to build new houses at that time.
But what if those people who are demanding an explanation disagree? You then express your difficulty and suggest a vote. I estimate that 99% of the people would support you, and the remaining 0.1% are destined to make no difference.
Factory Director Hao laughed heartily.
He likes people like Xiao Lu who aren't afraid of trouble and dare to confront problems head-on.
This reminds me of the time some time ago when someone questioned Lu Qiaoge's background, motives, and all her actions.
I feel that her abilities are too outstanding, which is abnormal.
He also admitted at the time that if they felt something was wrong, then they should investigate. Our Director Lu is not afraid of being investigated.
He also cited the example of a great scientist who earned his doctorate in aeronautics and mathematics at the age of 28, and a locally discovered ten-year-old mental arithmetic prodigy. If you have any doubts, then go and ask them one by one.
I thought everyone was like you, unable to speak Mandarin properly.
Why is everyone fixated on Lu Qiaoge?
Ultimately, it's because Lu Qiaoge or her family were once like them.
Now that you've soared into the blue sky, what right do we have to stand on the ground and look up at you?
This workers' meeting almost turned into a protest rally by the workers who were demanding answers from the factory.
Of course, it was the employees who supported the construction of the new houses who refuted and overwhelmed that 0.1.
Modern workers are outspoken and dare to speak their minds. They can really shut down those who criticize others for being unsuccessful.
Without any intervention from Director Hao, this housing construction model will continue, and it ultimately received the consent of all employees.
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Kong Fanrong went to see Director Hao anyway.
Her husband, Lao Kang, is the deputy factory director, but he is isolated in the old building. It would be a lie to say she doesn't regret it.
Even if she didn't live in the new house, she shouldn't have rejected Lin Junfeng's house in the first place.
So what if Wei Sixin lived there? Almost no one remembers that woman now.
He belongs to someone who has been completely forgotten.
Now, it's actually benefited Chief Engineer Li and Lao Liang.
So for whom is she working so hard and busy?
Because Kang Yuxing was involved, Kong Fanrong went to see Secretary He.
She had contacted Director Hao before, so it was a bit awkward to contact him again this time.
She got straight to the point: "Secretary He, I'm sorry to trouble you again. I'd like to ask for one of the apartments you're currently living in. I know there are nine vacant apartments available. I'll pay the amount from the finance department. Could you please do me this favor?"
Secretary He: ...
He and Factory Director Hao had indeed talked privately about the possibility that Kong Fanrong might come and ask for the house.
I never expected it to actually come true.
"Have you discussed this with Deputy Factory Director Kang? This is a big deal, and it's a big deal for both of you. You can't make the decision alone. After all, I've never heard Deputy Factory Director Kang mention wanting to move to a different house before you came. Besides, you found the house yourself, so what's wrong with it now?"
Before coming, Kong Fanrong had made all the necessary preparations. No matter how the leaders ridiculed or criticized her, she was determined to make this request.
Don't ordinary people always say that those with thin skin get nothing, while those with thick skin get their fill?
She's shameless now; otherwise, how could she have stayed in this factory?
You should know that there are quite a few people who talk behind her back and are jealous of her.
“Secretary He, you can’t talk like that. If you do, let’s talk about what happened back then. I was generous and gave the good house to Chief Engineer Li, but I never expected that my husband’s ex-wife would live across the street from me. You have to understand me. I had no choice but to exchange houses with Lao Liang. I didn’t say I was satisfied with the house at the time. It was a helpless move.”
Secretary He was surprised that Kong Fanrong would turn the tables on him. He smiled and nodded, "What you said makes sense, but we still need to consult Deputy Factory Director Kang on this matter..." At this point, Secretary He paused and spoke to Kong Fanrong.
"There are many comrades nowadays who like to focus on Director Lu Qiaoge in our factory. They always think she is young and inexperienced, but they ignore the contributions she has made to the factory, the country and society. So, Comrade Kong Fanrong, you are the wife of Deputy Director Kang, so I will naturally speak to you truthfully."
"You've come to me asking to change houses; that's your right. As leaders, we won't stop your legitimate requests. However, it wouldn't be right to use this to implicate Comrade Lu Qiaoge."
Kong Fanrong glared angrily, then said, seemingly aggrieved, "Secretary He, how can you say that? I didn't mean it that way."
Secretary He sneered inwardly: If I hadn't told you beforehand, the next step would have been to implicate Lu Qiaoge.
But he still smiled gently: "It's better if you don't think that way. I'll take your opinion into consideration. Go back and discuss it with Deputy Director Kang. You don't need to worry about this matter. Just let Deputy Director Kang talk to me."
Kong Fanrong suddenly asked, "Secretary He, are you looking down on female comrades?"
Secretary He never expected that Kong Fanrong would find fault with him.
But Secretary He is Secretary He after all. He explained with a smile, "I only said that because I heard you're not in good health and often take sick leave. So please don't easily label people. Let me put it another way: please go back and discuss it with Deputy Director Kang. Once you've discussed it, you can both come to me together. Is that alright?"
(End of this chapter)
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